Compare IIT Patna vs IIT Dharwad

Admissions are done on the basis of GATE score.

• Admission is based on valid GATE score in relevant stream.
• The valid GATE score is essential for candidates applying in TA category (except for candidate who has B.Tech or
  equivalent degree from IITs or BS degree from IISc with minimum CPI/CGPA of 8.0 on the scale of 10).

• The programme is open to candidates of all categories with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering /Technology / M Sc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE, etc.) and having a valid GATE score. Note: All regular category candidates (except those having  B.Tech. degrees from an  IIT with a minimum CPI of 8.0) must possess a valid score of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). 
• Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech.  Programme of the Institute shall have to possess a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) for General/OBC categories and 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale) for SC/ST categories in the final qualifying examination.

A candidate must have passed the B.Tech. /B.E. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering.

For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates were no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (B.Tech./B.E./BSc-Engineering) is a First Class as specified by the University. If the University doesn’t specify the division/class, then either:

• A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate over the entire duration of the undergraduate program.
• A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance
  Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements
  when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).